Personal archives of Harry Thurston
- MS-2-691
- Fonds
- 1972-2021
Fonds contains Harry Thurston's book manuscripts, copies of speeches and interviews, correspondence and research materials.
Thurston, Harry, 1950-
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Archival DescriptionTantramar revisited: [typescript]
- MS-2-691.2018, Box 3, Folder 16
- File
- 2006
File consists of the typescript of the article Tantramar revisited by Harry Thurston for Saltscapes magazine. Includes a copy of the published version (Saltscapes: September / October 2006).
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 1, Folder 1
- File
- 1981-1982
Three drafts of the article on David Blackwood; [typescripts]
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 1, Folder 10
- File
- 1986
File consists of three drafts with handwritten changes of the article David Blackwood by Harry Thurston, for Equinox magazine. Includes the table of contents from Equinox, no.32, March/April, 1987.
Three drafts of the article Remembering our grandfathers aboard the Bluenose II: [typescripts]
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 1, Folder 13
- File
- [2006]
File consists of three drafts with handwritten changes of the article Remembering our grandfather aboard the Bluenose II by Harry Thurston, for the Chronicle Herald. The published title altered to Journey on the Bluenose II: young crew finds links to the past by Harry Thurston. Includes a copy of the electronic version of the Chronicle Herald's Nova Scotian, dated December 12, 2006,
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 1, Folder 14
- File
- 2006-2008
Electronic email letters of Harry Thurston regarding the Writers' Circle workshops
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 1, Folder 15
- File
- 2011-2012
File consists of copies of electronic email letters of Harry Thurston, and perspective students. Includes four lists of students for the workshops.
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 1, Folder 2
- File
- 1981
Two drafts of Entering the world of David Adams Richards: [typescripts]; and research material
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 1, Folder 9
- File
- [1986]
Includes the program for the Writers Alive Workshop held at Mount Alison University, Sackville, New Brunswick, in 1986.
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 1, Folder11
- File
- 1988
File consists of four drafts with handwritten changes of the article Artful folk by Harry Thurston, for Equinox magazine; two letters of Harry Thurston; and research notes regarding folk art in Nova Scotia.. The title of the article was changed to Nova Scotia Traditions prior to publication. Includes the table of contents from Equinox, no.39, May/June, 1988.
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 2, Folder 1
- File
- 1979-1983
File consists of: research notes on Brian Porter, five drafts of the article Porter' obsession: images from an illustrated mind by Harry Thurston; and letters of Harry Thurston, including a card, and postcards from Brian Porter.
Research material; and letters of Harry Thurston regarding the article Spencer's pure presences
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 2, Folder 10
- File
- 1982-1984
File consists of research material on James B. Spencer; and letters of Harry Thurston regarding the article Spencer's pure presences for Equinox magazine.
Letters of Harry Thurston; research material; and research notes regarding David Blackwood
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 2, Folder 2
- File
- 1984-1986
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 2, Folder 4
- File
- 1979
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 2, Folder 5
- File
- [198-]
File consists of research material on David Jones for the article Cambridge is center for Russian research - Cambridge, N.S that is written by Harry Thurston for the Atlantic Insight magazine.
Letters, and electronic email letters of Harry Thurston regarding the CBC Literary Awards 2004
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 2, Folder 7
- File
- 2004
Includes the contract between the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, and Harry Thurston regarding the CBC Literary Awards for 2004.
Research notes, and electronic email letters of Harry Thusrton regarding the book A ship's portrait
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 2, Folder 8
- File
- 2004-2005
Includes a draft of the contract between Gaspereau Press Limited, and Harry Thurston for the book A ship's portrait, the story of the painter John O'Brien.
Five drafts of Spencer's pure presences: [typescripts]
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 2, Folder 9
- File
- 1982-1984
File consists of five typescripts of the article Spencer's pure presences by Harry Thurston for Equnox magazine. Various titles include: Spencer's pure presences; Absolute Presence; and the published title, A group of one. Includes a copy of the Equinox table of contents page (no.18, November / December, 1984).
Letters to Harry Thurston regarding the Dominison Chair Company Limited
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 3, Folder 1
- File
- 1978
Includes research material on the Dominion Chair Company Limited, Bass River, Nova Scotia.
Letters, and electronic email letters of Harry Thurston regarding various readings in Nova Scotia
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 3, Folder 10
- File
- 2005-2006
Letters from Harry Thurston, to Peter d'Entremont, and Leo Deveau, Triad Film Productions
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 3, Folder 11
- File
- 1998-2000
File consists of letters from Harry Thurston, to Peter d'Entremont, and Leo Deveau, Triad Film Productions regarding three production themes: Sable Island; lighthouse profiles; and the Christmas pony story.
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 3, Folder 12
- File
- 2005-2006
Speech: Communicating Science Workshop: can we speak a common language: [transcript]
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 3, Folder 13
- File
- March 2003
Includes a letter from Clair and Anna Ripley, to Harry Thurston.
Four drafts of the article On the beach: [typescripts]
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 3, Folder 14
- File
- 1989-1992
File consists of four drafts with handwritten changes of the article On the beach by Harry Thurston for Equinox magazine. Original title was The fatal shore: the mystery of marine mammal strandings.
Research notes, and letters of Harry Thurston regarding the article On the beach
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 3, Folder 15
- File
- 1989-1992
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 3, Folder 17
- File
- 2006
Home of the long tides, the Parrsboro Shore: [typescript]
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 3, Folder 18
- File
- 2005
File consists of the typescript of the article Home of the long tides, the Parrsboro Shore by Harry Thurston for Saltscapes magazine. Published title was changed to The Parrsboro Shore: home of the long tide. Includes copy of the published article in Saltscapes magazine in 2005.
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 3, Folder 19
- File
- 2005
Letters between Canadian Heritage, The Heritage Canada Foundation Magazine, and Harry Thurston
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 3, Folder 2
- File
- 1985
Incomplete draft of the article Respectable rebel: [typescript]
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 3, Folder 20
- File
- 1984
File consists of an incomplete draft of the article Respectable rebel by Harry Thurston for Equinox magazine. Includes research material on A. J. Casson. Also includes the table of contents page for Equinox (number 15, May / June 1984).
Saving the eagle - with a little help from its friends: [typescript]
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 3, Folder 21
- File
- 2011
File consists of the typescript of Saving the eagle - with a little help from its friends by Harry Thurston for the Salmon Journal. Includes the research material for the Eagle River Waterway Provincial Park project. Also includes the electronic email letters between Harry Thurston, and Martin Silverstone.
Constant (Con) Desplanque: [typescript]
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 3, Folder 22
- File
- 2011
File consists of the typescript of an article on Constant (Con) Desplanque by Harry Thurston for the Globe and Mail. Includes the research material, and the electronic email letters of Harry Thurston. Also includes a copy of the published version (Globe and Mail, July 14, 2011, page L8).
Galley proof of Case Hoyt by Harry Thurston
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 3, Folder 23
- File
- 1987
File consists of the galley proof of an article Case Hoyt by Harry Thurston regarding the capelin fishery in Newfoundland, for Audubon: the magazine of the National Audubon Society. Includes an letter from the Audubon magazine, to Harry Thurston.
Mertola's living history: [typescript]
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 3, Folder 24
- File
- 2008
File consists of the typescript of an article Mertola's living history by Harry Thurston for the Chronicle Herald. Includes a copy of the published version titled Living with history (Chronicle Herald, June 14, 2008, page E1).
May Day on the old marsh: [typescript]
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 3, Folder 25
- File
- 2003-2004
File consists of the typescript of an article May Day on the old marsh written by Harry Thurston for the Canadian Geographic magazine. Includes a copy of the published version.
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 3, Folder 26
- File
- 2003-2004
File consists of the letters and electronic email letters of Harry Thurston regarding the article May Day on the old marsh written by Harry Thurston for the Canadian Geographic magazine.
Two drafts of the article Fighting spirit: [typescripts]
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 3, Folder 3
- File
- 1985
File consists of two drafts with handwritten changes of the article Fighting spirit by Harry Thurston, for the Canadian Heritage magazine. Includes two pages of research notes.
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 3, Folder 4
- File
- 1980
File consists of three drafts with handwritten changes of the article Cambridge is center for Russian research - Cambridge, N.S that is by Harry Thurston regarding David Jones. Includes two letters from Harry Thurston, to Harry Bruce, Atlantic Insight magazine.
Electronic email letters of Harry Thurston; and book review clippings for A ship portrait
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 3, Folder 5
- File
- 2005-2007
Electronic email letters of Harry Thurston regarding the Lane Anderson Award
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 3, Folder 7
- File
- 2013
File consists of electronic email letter of Harry Thurston regarding the judging of books for the Lane Anderson Award for 2012
Letters, and electronic email letters of Harry Thurston regarding poems for a New and selected book
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 3, Folder 8
- File
- 2004-2009
Includes one new poem: My father on the hot roof by Harry Thurston. Also includes handwritten lists of poems previously published by Harry Thurston.
Two drafts of the article Fundy Geological Museum expansion: interpretive themes: [typescripts]
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 3, Folder 9
- File
- 2004
File consists of two drafts with handwritten changes of the article Fundy Geological Museum expansion: interpretive themes by Harry Thurston. Includes one letter. Also includes research notes.
Interviews with Mary Pratt, and Christopher Pratt
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 4, Folder 1
- File
- [1981?]
File consists of recorded interviews with Mary Pratt, and Christopher Pratt, conducted by Harry Thurston. Thurston conducted the interviews as part of his research for an article in Equinox magazine. The interview is recorded on two audio cassettes.
Interview with David Blackwood
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 4, Folder 2
- File
- [1986?]
File consists of a recorded interview with David Blackwood, conducted by Harry Thurston. Thurston conducted the interview as part of his research for an article in Equinox magazine. The interview is recorded on four audio cassettes.
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 4, Folder 3
- File
- [1986?]
File consists of recorded interview with the painter A .J. Casson, conducted by Harry Thurston. Thurston conducted the interview as part of his research for an article in Equinox magazine. The interview is recorded on three audio cassettes.
Interview with David Adam Richards
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 4, Folder 4
- File
- [198-]
File consists of recorded interview with David Adam Richards, conducted by Harry Thurston. Thurston conducted the interview as part of his research for an article. The interview is recorded on two audio cassettes.
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 4, Folder 5
- File
- [198-]
File consists of recorded interview with James B. (Sandy) Spencer, conducted by Harry Thurston. Thurston conducted the interview as part of his research for an article. The interview is recorded on three audio cassettes.
Interviews with: Joe Norris; John Houston; and Riordan regarding folk art
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 4, Folder 6
- File
- [198-]
File consists of recorded interviews with: Joe Norris; John Houston; and Riordan regarding folk art, conducted by Harry Thurston. Thurston conducted the interview as part of his research for an article. The interview is recorded on two audio cassettes.
- MS-2-691.2018-044, Box 4, Folder 7
- File
- [198-]
File consists of a recorded interview with Brian Porter, conducted by Harry Thurston. Thurston conducted the interview as part of his research for an article.
Correspondence from Peter Sanger (Nova Scotia Agricultural College) to Harry Thurston
- MS-2-691.2021-023, Box 2, Folder 2
- File
- 1977 - 1980
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